Arban – Complete Method for Euphonium – PDF + Audios Online

In this method, we can find exercises of almost any technical facet that a euphonium student needs to know, and although now we will see in more detail what types of exercises it contains, we can say that it covers a great variety of them (flexibility, technique, scales, studies, etc.). etc…)

Although the Arban method starts with simple exercises, it cannot be considered the best method to get started in the world of the euphonium, since it does not contain a large selection of beginner exercises and, in addition, it quickly increases in difficulty, so it can be difficult. something complex. However, as soon as you have a basic level and register (at least up to a Sun on the pentagram) you can start studying it without any problem.

On the other hand, it is a method organized by type of exercises, so it should not be studied in order from start to finish. Within each type of exercise, they are ordered by difficulty, but it is possible that page 100 has simpler exercises than page 50. Therefore, it is necessary to be clear about what you want to study at each moment and in this way, look for the most suitable exercise.

Going into detail, it can be said that the Arban method is made up of two parts:

• A more technical first part, made up of individual exercises where one or another technical facet of the instrument is practiced. In it you can find exercises of the following types:
  • Studies first: this is the simplest part of the method, where you start with long note exercises and get more complicated until you reach eighth notes and sixteenth notes. In addition, syncopation and 6×8 exercises are included.
  • The second part focuses on tied note exercises, where the note is changed by means of pistons or by means of flexibility.
  • The entire third part focuses on major, minor, and chromatic scales in all keys.
  • In the fourth part you will be able to rehearse everything related to musical decorations (grupettos, appoggiaturas, mordentes, etc…)
  • The fifth part, called advanced studies, covers different topics: such as intervals, triplets, fusas or cadences.
  • Finally, a part is included to practice double and triple chopped.
• A second, more musical part, made up of different songs, duets, works and characteristic studies to put into practice everything learned in a more interpretive context. Basically 4 types of exercises are included here:
  • The Art of Phrasing, containing 150 melodies.
  • 68 duets for two euphoniums.
  • 14 characteristic studies, of a much higher complexity.
  • 12 fantasies that includes the famous “Carnival of Venice”